Building Trust Strengthening Community
The Ethnic Policing Forum(EPF)
Fostering dialogue in Dublin’s Northern Inner City
The Ethnic Policing Forum operates within the Northern Inner City of Dublin, working to bridge the gap between ethnic minority communities and local law enforcement. By promoting dialogue, education, and community-led engagement, the Forum serves as a trusted platform for addressing concerns and building mutual understanding. Rooted in the needs of the local community, we are committed to strengthening relationships, fostering inclusion, and driving meaningful, lasting change.
Governance & Oversight: The Ethnic Policing Forum operates in collaboration with the Store Street Garda Division, ensuring accountability, transparency, and alignment with statutory policing structures.
A safe, Inclusive, and United city
Mission
To strengthen trust, communication, collaboration between ethnic communities and policing servicers, in the Northern Inner city of Dublin through advocacy, dialogue and education
Vision
A safe inclusive and united city where all ethnic communities feel heard, respected and actively involved in shaping community safety and wellbeing.
Our strategic focus areas
Respect and Social Justice
We treat all individuals fairly and advocate for policies and programs that advance equality and social cohesion
Evidence based action
We use research monitoring and evaluation to inform decisions and continuously improve our impact
Safety and wellbeing
We promote safe neighborhoods and proactive community policing to protect and uplift every member of the community.
About us
Community outreach and engagement
A key aspect of Ethnic Policing Forum’s work is listening and understanding communities’ experiences of policing and being policed and the challenges they face.
We do this through programs of meetings, one on one Garda participation and engagements with the general community, ethnic minority, asylum seekers, stakeholders and groups, but also through Garda consultations information campaigns and events through out the Northern city areas.
Measuring our Impact
Trust and Building
Community Dialogue
Education and Training
Research and Advocacy
Trust and Building
Implementation of one-on-one Garda participation sessions and structured community engagement programs to bridge the policing gap.
Community Dialogue
Execution of targeted Garda consultations and information campaigns throughout the Northern Inner City.
Research and Advocacy
Delivering educational initiatives that empower ethnic communities and law enforcement to collaborate on community safety.
Education and Training
Documenting lived experiences of ethnic minorities and asylum seekers to advocate for inclusive policing policies and social cohesion.
Why Us
Our Commitment to Excellence
Community first approach
We prioritise listening to the lived experiences, concerns, and voices of the communities we serve..
Trusted bridge between communities and Gradai
We foster constructive dialogue, understanding, and cooperation between residents and local policing services.
Inclusive Engagement
We actively work with ethnic minorities, asylum seekers, community groups, and key stakeholders.
Help Us Build a Safer, Inclusive Community
Your support enables the Ethnic Policing Forum to continue fostering trust, promoting dialogue, and strengthening relationships between communities and law enforcement in Dublin’s Northern Inner City.
By contributing, you are helping to create a safe, inclusive, and united city where every voice is heard and every community plays a role in shaping a better future.
Our Funders
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Contact Information
Address: Unit 6, Liberty Corner House
James Joyce Street
Dublin 1, D01P5P6
Ireland
Call Us: +353 89 961 8657
Email: info@ethnicpolicing,org